Guidebook for London
Parks & Nature
Londons newest Royal Park is only two stops away. Take the tube to Stratford
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Olympic Park
Londons newest Royal Park is only two stops away. Take the tube to Stratford
Everything Else
Canning Town London Underground and DLR Station
Silvertown WayNearest tube station
Canning Town Branch Post Office
22 Barking RdLocal Post Office
East India DLR Station
Santander cycle Hire and DLR station
ExCeL Londen
1 Western GatewayI am within walking distance to the Excel Exhibition Centre
Londons business centre, shopping centre, walks along the docks, bars and restaurants.
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Canary Wharf
1 Bank StLondons business centre, shopping centre, walks along the docks, bars and restaurants.
Newham General Hospital
Glen RoadNearest Hospital
Food Scene
Samrat Tandoori
320-322 Barking RdRecommended Indian restaurant
Pepenero
114 Silvertown WayGood local Italian restaurant with great service
Billingsgate Market offers the largest selection of fish in the UK. Daily arrivals from the coast mean that this selection in the heart of East London is constantly being replenished.
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Billingsgate Market
Trafalgar WayBillingsgate Market offers the largest selection of fish in the UK. Daily arrivals from the coast mean that this selection in the heart of East London is constantly being replenished.
The biggest and most famous farmers market in London. Food stalls, restaurants and bars.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe biggest and most famous farmers market in London. Food stalls, restaurants and bars.
Pearl City
268 Barking RdGood local Chinese restaurant
38 Poland St
38 Poland StreetGreat Fish & Chips
8 Hanbury St
8 Hanbury StreetGreat Fish & Chips
West Ham Fish And Chips
132 Barking RoadFish & Chips!
Station Cafe
55 Barking RdGood local cafe with traditional English breakfast
Rose's Cafe
159 Barking RdGood local cafe with traditional English breakfast
Percy Ingle
633 Roman RdBakery
Meydan Sofrasi Canning Town
67 Barking RdHighly recommended local Turkish restaurant
Zzetta - Soul Fired Pizza
110 Barking RdGreat authentic Italian pizzas and salads as well as beers and coffee.
Traditional East End Pie & Mash, Jellied Eels. They also do Veggie pies. Lunch times only
B.J's Pie & Mash
330 Barking RdTraditional East End Pie & Mash, Jellied Eels. They also do Veggie pies. Lunch times only
Sightseeing
Nearest station for Excel centre and Victoria Docks
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Custom House Station DLR (Stop D)
Nearest station for Excel centre and Victoria Docks
Londons only 'lighthouse' where Faraday conducted some of his work. A 50's American Diner; Container City (art based live/work spaces). A great part of 'undiscovered' London
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Trinity Buoy Wharf
64 Orchard PlLondons only 'lighthouse' where Faraday conducted some of his work. A 50's American Diner; Container City (art based live/work spaces). A great part of 'undiscovered' London
Take the Emirates Cable Car to North Greenwich (O2 Centre).
From here take a Thames Clipper Boat along the river to Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Tate Modern, the London Eye and other destinations
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Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayTake the Emirates Cable Car to North Greenwich (O2 Centre).
From here take a Thames Clipper Boat along the river to Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Tate Modern, the London Eye and other destinations
London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge LaneFamous London Bridge
Take the DLR to Tower Gateway or Jubilee Line to Bermondsey/London Bridge.
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadTake the DLR to Tower Gateway or Jubilee Line to Bermondsey/London Bridge.
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle
Great views over London. Nearest tube is Westminster on the Jubilee Line
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London Eye
Great views over London. Nearest tube is Westminster on the Jubilee Line
Big Ben
Nearest tube is Westminster
House of Commons
Saint Margaret StreetNearest tube station is Westminster on the Jubilee Line
Bars, galleries and restaurants (famous for its Indian/Bengali cuisine). Large flea market with stalls selling antiques, clothes, bric- a-brack
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Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneBars, galleries and restaurants (famous for its Indian/Bengali cuisine). Large flea market with stalls selling antiques, clothes, bric- a-brack
The history of London as a port. From the Romans to Canary Wharf. The building is 200 years old and the layout of the exhibits is very good. Tube either Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) or Poplar (DLR)
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Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadThe history of London as a port. From the Romans to Canary Wharf. The building is 200 years old and the layout of the exhibits is very good. Tube either Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line) or Poplar (DLR)
The Royal Observatory Greenwhich is the Prime Meridian of the world! Also visit the planetarium. DLR – Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich. By boat – from most central London piers)
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Koninklijk Observatorium van Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueThe Royal Observatory Greenwhich is the Prime Meridian of the world! Also visit the planetarium. DLR – Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich. By boat – from most central London piers)
Buckingham Palace
nearest tube is Green Park on the Jubilee Line
Entertainment & Activities
The O2
Peninsula SquareMusic venue, cinema, restaurants and Thames Clipper
Arts & Culture
Holds the largest collection of British art in the world from 1500 to the present day. Masterpieces by Gainsborough, Hogarth, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Damien Hirst and others.
Southwark Stn
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Tate Modern
BanksideHolds the largest collection of British art in the world from 1500 to the present day. Masterpieces by Gainsborough, Hogarth, Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Damien Hirst and others.
Southwark Stn
Within the original engine house in Tunnel Road, SE16, this permanent exhibition commemorates the world's first subaqueous tunnel built by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel assisted by his son Isambard Kingdom
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Brunel Museum
Railway AvenueWithin the original engine house in Tunnel Road, SE16, this permanent exhibition commemorates the world's first subaqueous tunnel built by Sir Marc Isambard Brunel assisted by his son Isambard Kingdom
best of vintage and modern fashion and textile design
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Fashion and Textile Museum
83 Bermondsey Stbest of vintage and modern fashion and textile design
Southbank Centre
Royal Festival Hall, BFI (cinema), Hayward Gallery
Fantastic East London gallery. Nearest tube station Aldgate/Aldgate East or 115 bus from Barking road and get off at London Metropoliton University on Commercial rd.
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Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StFantastic East London gallery. Nearest tube station Aldgate/Aldgate East or 115 bus from Barking road and get off at London Metropoliton University on Commercial rd.
The Picture House (Independent Cinema), Theatre Royal (also has a nice bar), comedy and restaurants
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Stratford Circus Arts Centre
26 Cheering LnThe Picture House (Independent Cinema), Theatre Royal (also has a nice bar), comedy and restaurants
English National Ballet
41 Hopewell SquareWorld famous ballet school.
London City Island
45 Hope StEssentials
Co-op Food - Canning Town
24 Barking RdSupermarket
321-323 Barking Rd
321-323 Barking RoadWide range of Vegetables & Groceries